Diseño y construcción de un módulo de control analógico tipo adelanto-atraso como herramienta de aprendizaje en la teoría de control

Lead-lag compensators are still used for the control of various real systems, therefore, they are an indispensable topic in the study of automatic process control. In the teaching of control theory, the need for didactic systems is evident to offer the possibility of experimenting with analog controllers, this way the theoretical knowledge is strengthened with practice. The object of this work is to describe the design and implementation of a control module based on lead-lag controllers as a physical tool in teaching the theoretical principles of automatic control. The control module was built with easy use and low cost elements in Venezuela. This module features four independent sub-modules: two controllers and two electrical systems to be controlled, which can be connected to each other. The results obtained with the control module slightly differ from the simulations. This designed module allows the user to develop analysis skills in control systems by single, friendly and safe interaction when varying controller parameters.